The Story
American theater producer, impresario, director and playwright (1853-1931), signed biography "The Life of David Belasco", 2 volumes (only volume 1 is signed) written by William Winter.
Inscribed to famous actress Blanche Bates (1873-1941), who was nothing less than the first Girl of the Golden West in the 1905 world premiere of this theater play by Belasco, one of his most celebrated, later adapted by Puccini for his famous opera with the same name (premiered in New York, 1910). See HERE.
Belasco writes "to my Girl of the Golden West and all the dear memories that belong with her, David Belasco, April 3rd, 1919" and also writes her name at the bottom: "Blanche Bates". A truly unique piece of memorabilia!
Each volume is over 500 pages, sized 6.4 x 9.25 inches, green cloth hardcovers, all in very good condition.
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Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.
Details & Craftsmanship
Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.
Details & Craftsmanship
Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.
Description
American theater producer, impresario, director and playwright (1853-1931), signed biography "The Life of David Belasco", 2 volumes (only volume 1 is signed) written by William Winter.
Inscribed to famous actress Blanche Bates (1873-1941), who was nothing less than the first Girl of the Golden West in the 1905 world premiere of this theater play by Belasco, one of his most celebrated, later adapted by Puccini for his famous opera with the same name (premiered in New York, 1910). See HERE.
Belasco writes "to my Girl of the Golden West and all the dear memories that belong with her, David Belasco, April 3rd, 1919" and also writes her name at the bottom: "Blanche Bates". A truly unique piece of memorabilia!
Each volume is over 500 pages, sized 6.4 x 9.25 inches, green cloth hardcovers, all in very good condition.
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